Youth Counselor Supervisor

State of Nebraska; Bonnavilla and Eastgate Mobile Home Park (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-matched retirement contribution

13 paid holidays

Generous leave accruals

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Career advancement

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The State of Nebraska Hastings location seeks a Youth Counselor Supervisor to oversee a living unit for adolescent female youth and supervise program staff. The role ensures safety, treatment alignment, and effective service delivery within a residential setting.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field and relevant experience. State offerings include generous benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field AND two years of related experience, such as providing youth care or rehabilitation/treatment services in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. OR six years of experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of Youth Program Specialist II staff including recommending personnel actions related to selection, promotions, disciplinary procedures, performance, grievance dispositions and work assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of the work.
• Oversee living unit for adolescent female youth which would be approximately 12 youth.
• Trains staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules, and regulations to improve and maintain job performance levels of employees.
• Ensures all required staff training is complete.
• Will participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly YRTC-H staff meeting.
• Oversees youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center to ensure security, health and safety needs have been met.
• Oversees youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination, and evaluation of available resources.
• Resolves problems relating to the implementation of individualized treatment plans, coordinates treatment objectives with other activities.
• On-call responsibilities will be included.
• Reviews organization functions and recommends to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs.
• Participates in parole discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field

Job description

The work we do matters!

Youth Counselor Supervisor (Open)

Location: Hastings, NE

Hiring Rate: $33.167

What We Offer

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Training and development based on your career goals
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of Youth Program Specialist II staff including recommending personnel actions related to selection, promotions, disciplinary procedures, performance, grievance dispositions and work assignments to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of the work.
• Oversee living unit for adolescent female youth which would be approximately 12 youth.
• Trains staff in agency and facility policies, processes, rules, and regulations to improve an maintain job performance levels of employees.
• Ensures all required staff training is complete.
• Will participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly YRTC-H staff meeting.
• Oversees youth assigned to a Youth Rehabilitation Treatment Center to ensure security, health and safety needs have been met.
• Oversees youth treatment services including assessment, classification, coordination, and evaluation of available resources.
• Resolves problems relating to the implementation of individualized treatment plans, coordinates treatment objectives with other activities.
• On-call responsibilities will be included.
• Reviews organization functions and recommends to the immediate supervisor more effective methods and programs.
• Participates in parole discharge planning.

Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services or a related field AND two years of related experience, such as providing patient or youth care, or rehabilitation/treatment services in a residential setting, treatment, or correctional program. OR six years of experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Other: Must be 21 years of age and valid drivers license.

Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.